6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate - Unit
Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.
Faculty
Organisational Unit
Coordinator(s)
To be advised
Not offered in 2017
Synopsis
This unit examines the methods and protocols of bioinformatics, genomes, DNA and protein sequence analyses. Topics covered include methods of information retrieval from various internet databases; bioinformatics softwares, data entry of bioinformatics information, computer modelling of macromolecules, and functional genomics.
Outcomes
On completion of this unit students will be able to:
- Describe and explain information content and its flow in biological systems, and also the processes related to the flow;
- Use bioinformatics software and computer models;
- Analyse and interpret simple bioinformation data sets;
- Demonstrate understanding of the theoretical basis of mining bioinformation.
Assessment
Practical reports: 35%
Mid-semester test: 15%
Examination (2 hours): 50%
Workload requirements
2 hours of lectures, 2 hours practical and 1 hour tutorial per week
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Chief examiner(s)
To be advised
Prerequisites
BTH2746 or GEN2041